Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky | Bedtime Stories for Sleeping

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Bedtime Folktales and Stories for Sleeping | Folktales by Firelight

Folktales by Firelight

21 episodes

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Folktales by Firelight delivers local folktales, fables, legends, proverbs, and historical stories and biographies from across the heartland and the diaspora. Each episode blends immersive narration with ambient sound to honor African oral tradition, ancestral wisdom, and cultural storytelling. Perfect for fans of ancient stories, bedtime folktales, history, audio dramas, and family-friendly podcasts. 🎧 Find more and support the show: https://folktalesbyfirelight.substack.com/

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Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky | Bedtime Stories for Sleeping

Bedtime Folktales and Stories for Sleeping | Folktales by Firelight

8 minutes 14 seconds

2 months ago

Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky | Bedtime Stories for Sleeping

Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky | Folktales by Firelight

🔥 Long ago, the Sun and the Moon lived together on Earth — side by side with their friend, Water. But one fateful invitation changed the balance forever. Discover how a flood, a lesson in hospitality, and the clash of cosmic personalities lifted the Sun and Moon into the heavens.

✨ This poetic retelling of an Efik folktale from Nigeria is perfect for:
– Families, classrooms, and bedtime listeners
– Lovers of African mythology and pourquoi tales
– ASMR and slow storytelling fans
– Anyone who’s ever looked up and wondered, “Why?”

🎧 Listen and remember the day the sky was born.

💫 More from Folktales by Firelight:
🔗 Substack: https://folktalesbyfirelight.substack.com
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🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/folktales-by-firelight/id1816342165

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